Harmer (2007, p.168) points out test items can be direct or indirect. According to him, “direct items have more to do with activation, whereas indirect items are more closely related to study – that is the construction of language” (HARMER, 2007, p.168).

Read the statements below and check if they are CORRECT or INCORRECT.

I. Gap-fill is a type of indirect item, while cloze is a type of direct item.

II. Scoring and marking are more difficult in direct test items.

III. Direct test items only test the knowledge of language functioning.

IV. Multiple-choice questions are a type of indirect item.

V. Indirect test items request students to do something with the language.

Considering the previous statements, choose the CORRECT alternative.